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The Gastro Girl Podcast - Ostomy 101: Insights from a Surgeon
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Ostomy 101: Insights from a Surgeon

The Gastro Girl Podcast

08/10/21

30m

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Dr. Kristina Booth joins the podcast to advance our discussion on ostomies. Dr. Booth shares her wealth of knowledge and expertise on what patients can really expect from ostomy surgery, breaks down some of the misconceptions around living with an ostomy pouch, and what patients can do to prepare themselves in the event they need this life-saving surgery. The answers may surprise you!

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Patient Advocate and Influencer, Molly Atwater, AKA Molly Olly Ostomy joins us to share her unique health journey. This inspiring 20-something has had three surgeries, lost three organs, gained an ostomy, and spent more than 60 days in three different hospitals. During this time, she also graduated with a Master’s degree, hiked in the Grand Canyon, started a full-time job, and got engaged to her best friend! Hear her candid, first-hand account and positive outlook of how “Olly,” gave her her life back.

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To continue our Ostomy series, we're excited to speak with two exceptional medical professionals from the Cleveland Clinic, Gastroenterologist Dr. Jean-Paul Achkar as well as Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) nurse, Coleen Potts. Dr. Achkar and Coleen share their expertise and insights on taking patients through the process of stoma surgery, the critical role of a WOC nurse, and how this multi-disciplinary care team works together to educate and reassure patients transitioning to life with an ostomy.

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